Salesforce - How to Create Custom Fields in Salesforce
- George Apostolov
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Salesforce - How to Create Custom Fields in Salesforce: step-by-step guide
Go to Setup on the top right.
Search for Object Manager in the Quick Find.
Select the object you want to add the custom field to (e.g., Leads, Opportunities, Accounts).
Click on Fields & Relationships to manage all fields associated with the chosen object.
Click New to initiate the creation of a new custom field.
Choose the appropriate Data type for the information you want to store.
Give your field a clear and descriptive name (e.g., "Comments").
You can add additional properties like making the field required and adding an external ID for the field if you want.
Click Next.
Give a layout name.
Click Save to create the new custom field.
Quick answer: To create custom fields in Salesforce, navigate to Setup and open Object Manager. Select your target object, go to Fields & Relationships, and click New. Choose the data type, name the field, configure optional properties, set the layout name, and save to finish.
About this Salesforce tutorial
Add new custom fields in Salesforce by configuring object properties, data types, and layouts within the Object Manager setup. This guide covers salesforce - How to Create Custom Fields in Salesforce in 11 steps, starting with "Go to Setup on the top right" and finishing with "Click Save to create the new custom field". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Salesforce interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does salesforce - How to Create Custom Fields in Salesforce take?
11 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Salesforce data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Salesforce. Related guides: Salesforce - Deactivate Users, Salesforce - Delete Users and Salesforce - how to delete an opportunity. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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